FIELD SERVICES TECHNICIAN (AUTOMATION)

Automation Movers International; Flint Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Automation Movers International seeks a Field Services Technician (Automation) to install, commission, and repair automated industrial equipment at customer sites. You will diagnose faults, test PLCs and robotics, perform preventative maintenance, and train client staff on operation.

You will travel frequently (40%–80%) to customer facilities, read schematics, interpret mechanical drawings, and ensure safety protocols including LOTO and JHA are followed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with 2–5+ years of hands‑on experience.
• Ability to read schematics and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience with PLC/robotic interfaces (Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc).

Responsibilities

• Installation and Commissioning: Assemble, wire, and test automation machinery at customer facilities.
• Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: Repair and diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems; troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, drives, and networks.
• Maintenance and Upgrades: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and implement system retrofits.
• Customer Support and Training: Serve as primary technical contact; train client staff on operation.
• Documentation and Compliance: Document work, complete field service reports, follow safety protocols (LOTO/JHA).

Skills

Reading schematics

Interpreting mechanical drawings

PLC/robot interfaces

Travel readiness

Education

Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley

Siemens

Fanuc

Job description

Field Services Technician (Automation)

An Automation Field Service Technician installs, commissions, and repairs complex automated industrial equipment and systems at customer sites. Core duties include diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults, troubleshooting PLCs and robotics, performing preventative maintenance, and training client staff on system operation.

Core Responsibilities

• Installation and Commissioning: Assemble, wire, and test custom automation machinery at customer facilities. Support on‑site startup, I/O checkout, and Factory or Site Acceptance Testing.
• Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: Repair and diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems. Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and industrial networks (e.g., Ethernet, Profinet).
• Maintenance and Upgrades: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated warehouse and manufacturing equipment. Implement system retrofits, fine adjustments, and process optimizations.
• Customer Support and Training: Act as the primary technical point of contact. Provide training and technical guidance to customer maintenance and engineering teams.
• Documentation and Compliance: Document work performed, complete field service reports, and update wiring schematics. Enforce safety protocols including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) and JHA (Job Hazard Analysis).

Typical Requirements

• Education & Experience: Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent military/vocational training) and 2 to 5+ years of hands‑on experience with industrial automation.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read schematics and interpret mechanical drawings. Familiarity navigating software for PLC/Robotic interfaces (e.g., Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc).
• Travel: Ability to travel frequently to customer sites (often 40% to 80% of the time), sometimes on short notice.